Alternator over heat

[mines998]

Hi! Folks
I having a problem with my alternator lose efficency due to high temperature. I need you all help me brain storm how to solve the problem. If you familiar with 6A12 engine you should know the alternator where is the located. Even with thermal warp but still too hot. My exhaust piping is side by side with alternator location around 1inch gap only. Any idea is ok for me...TQ

 

[xtremeleo]

can u reroute the zorst pipe sir? how did u determine the problem was with temperature?

 

[mines998]

The exhaust piping is no where to move already due to the confine space. During cool start my charging voltage is 13.5V but once the engine get heat up it drop to 12.6V if spray water on the alternator the voltage back to 13.5V so very obvious is the alternator losing efficency once get heat from the exhaust. Now I need a solution how to reduce the heat from exhaust to alternator...I even think can i put a fan to blow it?

 

[shah5755]

doesn't it the exact position for alternator and the exhaust manifold for the engine?if yes i think u shud send ur alternator for check...if not u put extra thermal wrap to ur exhaust manifold....

 

[mines998]

The alternator is on ori position but the exhaust is re-lay out due to convert to single turbo. I think is my bad didn't foresee this problem during modding. Now I need a solution to reduce the heat at that area...anyone got a good idea?

 

[minikar]

How bout heat-shielding your alternator, those jacket-like aluminum thingy for car battery etc
Else, custom a carbon fibre to separate btw ur alternator and exhaust

A photo of ur engine bay would be nice :)

 

[mines998]

Ya thinking to buy those premium type alluminium sheild to cover alternator Is quite common use on those turbo car but the price is kinda expensive 1 square feet about SDG180 and need to order from UK. :bandhead:

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

yep...try do aluminium plate heat shield to separate those two item...

 

[DanzEterna]

i jacked my bonnet so that heat can disperse efficiently from the rear turbine.......

 

[minikar]

yep...try do aluminium plate heat shield to separate those two item...

Get the Mit ART aluminum extractor shield to reshape to fit

 

[mines998]

Get the Mit ART aluminum extractor shield to reshape to fit

Local can get these alluminium?

 

[minikar]

Ya thinking to buy those premium type alluminium sheild to cover alternator Is quite common use on those turbo car but the price is kinda expensive 1 square feet about SDG180 and need to order from UK. :bandhead:

How bout his?
Thermo-Tec : Products : Heat Shields

 

[DanzEterna]

can use the front extractor heat shield, i removed mine cos installed downpipe.....
i still keep it at home if u want it.

 

[xtremeleo]

wrap the zorst pipe, and get a heat sheild for the alternator

 

[mines998]

How bout his?
Thermo-Tec : Products : Heat Shields

Alamak...US? Local got distributor?

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can use the front extractor heat shield, i removed mine cos installed downpipe.....
i still keep it at home if u want it.

Thanks bro I see what I can do 1st....